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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Nov 28, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
| 5k Competitive Walk | 5K | Nov 28, 20269:05 AM | $40$45 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
| 1.7 Mile Fun Walk | Other | Nov 28, 20269:10 AM | $25$30 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Nov 21, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 260 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
459 Old York Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around November 28 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 52°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE: Turkey Trot T-Shirt if you register by November 1. FREE healthy race day refreshments. FREE admission to Trees of Historic Bethlehem and our Museums all weekend long with your race shirt or bib 10%…
Schedule and packet pickup
Our volunteers make the Turkey Trot a fun and successful holiday tradition! Join the team helping with race day details, assuring a great day for all participants. Profits from this event directly support Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites…
Course
Parking and travel
Race Start Times and Locations. Location: Luckenbach Mill, 459 Old York Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Race Day: Saturday, November 28. Please refer to the Bethlehem Parking Authority for available race day parking. Note that the Spring Street…
Awards
ADULT RUNNERS. Overall Male & Female winners receive a Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Heritage Family Membership valued at $125! Prizes to 1st and 2nd place winners (M & F) in age groups: 16-20, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+…
Rules and FAQ
Register your pup and dress up in creative Turkey Trot themed attire! Pet Costume Contest registration is FREE but human owners must be registered Turkey Trot participants. Contestants assemble at 8:15 am at the stage, judging begins a…
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Did you gobble till you wobble? Work off that big meal by running into the holiday season with your friends and family at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites’ annual Turkey Trot. Runners, walkers and even the family pup enjoy participating in this fan-favorite event!
This 5K course through Bethlehem’s Historic District and the Moravian Church Settlements–Bethlehem World Heritage Site challenges runners and competitive walkers, while a 1.7-mile fun walk and Pet Costume Contest round out the exciting day.
Highlights
Youth age groups (M, F) - Ages Up to-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15
Youth participants ages 3 through 15 receive a $5 registration discount